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Page: February 2010 Survey Questions for Louisiana Public Square
1. As you may know, the state of Louisiana is currently competing with 40 other states for a $4.35 billion “Race to the Top” federal stimulus educational grant. If selected, Louisiana could receive as much as $300 million for improving the state education system. How much of an impact, if any, do you think that this program would have on improving public schools within the state?
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Percent		Response
Count
A Lot
14.4%25
Some
29.3%51
Very Little
44.8%78
None At All
11.5%20

2. Do you think that the quality of our teachers is a problem for Louisiana public schools, or not?
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Percent		Response
Count
Teacher quality is a problem
23.7%41
Teacher quality is not a problem
74.0%128
Don’t know
2.3%4

3. As part of the “Race to the Top” grant, teacher pay will not based on seniority but on student achievement using national standards. Do you strongly support, somewhat support, somewhat oppose, or strongly oppose this method in determining teacher salaries?
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Percent		Response
Count
Strongly support
4.0%7
Somewhat support
14.5%25
Somewhat oppose
11.0%19
Strongly oppose
70.5%122

4. Some of the opponents of participating in the “Race to the Top” grant fear that it will diminish the amount of control a local community has over its school district. How concerned are you that the Race to Top Initiative might diminish local control over public schools?
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Percent		Response
Count
Very concerned
64.7%112
Somewhat concerned
28.9%50
Not very concerned
4.0%7
Not at all concerned
2.3%4

5. As you may know, charter schools operate under a charter or contract that frees them from many of the state regulations imposed on public schools and permits them to operate independently. As part of the federal stimulus grant, states must increase the number of charter schools allowed in the state. Overall, do you think it is a good idea or a bad idea to increase the number of charter schools in Louisiana?
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Percent		Response
Count
Good idea
7.6%13
Bad idea
84.9%146
Don’t know
7.6%13

6. In terms of overall quality, do you think charter schools are better than other public schools, worse than other public schools, or about the same?
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Percent		Response
Count
Better
3.5%6
Worse
38.2%66
About the Same
15.6%27
Depends
35.3%61
Don’t Know
7.5%13

7. In your opinion, are student achievement standards in the public schools in your community too high, about right, or too low?
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Percent		Response
Count
Too high
8.1%14
About right
74.4%128
Too low
16.9%29
Don’t know
0.6%1

8. In general, do you think the education children are getting today in Louisiana public schools is better, about the same, or worse than the education you received?
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Percent		Response
Count
Better
55.7%97
About the same
18.4%32
Worse
25.9%45

9. “Race to the Top” is a voluntary program in which school districts can choose whether or not they want to participate. In Louisiana, 28 local school districts and 56 independent charter schools have voluntarily signed on take direct part in the program. School districts that have decided not to participate are concerned about the conditions attached to receiving federal dollars. If it were up to you, would you advise your school district to participate in the program or would you advise them not to participate in the program?
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Percent		Response
Count
Advise to participate
11.5%20
Advise not to participate
74.1%129
Don’t Know/Not Sure
14.4%25

10. Before participating in this survey, how much would you say you knew about the federal “Educational Race to Reform” stimulus grant and Louisiana’s involvement in the “Race to the Top” program?
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Percent		Response
Count
I knew nothing at all
2.9%5
I have heard about it but did not know any details
7.5%13
I knew some information
55.7%97
I knew a lot of information
33.9%59

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11. What is your political party affiliation?
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Percent		Response
Count
Republican Party
28.4%48
Democratic Party
42.0%71
Independent
18.9%32
Don't know / Not available
2.4%4
Refused
8.3%14
Other (please specify)
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12. The terms "liberal" and "conservative" may mean different things to people, depending on the kind of issue one is considering. In terms of ECONOMIC issues, would you say you are:
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Percent		Response
Count
Very liberal
1.8%3
Liberal
2.9%5
Somewhat liberal
5.3%9
Moderate
25.7%44
Somewhat conservative
21.1%36
Conservative
28.7%49
Very conservative
8.2%14
Don't know / Not available
1.8%3
Refused
4.7%8

13. Now, thinking in terms of social issues and people's behavior, would you say you are:
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Percent		Response
Count
Very liberal
2.3%4
Liberal
9.9%17
Somewhat liberal
9.4%16
Moderate
17.5%30
Somewhat conservative
16.4%28
Conservative
30.4%52
Very conservative
8.8%15
Don't know / Not available
1.8%3
Refused
3.5%6

14. What race or ethnicity do you consider yourself?
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Percent		Response
Count
White
81.4%140
Black
11.0%19
Asian 0.0%0
Hispanic 0.0%0
Native American 0.0%0
Mixed race 0.0%0
Other
0.6%1
Don't know / Not available 0.0%0
Refused
7.0%12

15. What is the highest level of education you have received?
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Percent		Response
Count
Grade school
1.2%2
High school diploma/GED 0.0%0
Vocational/Technical Degree 0.0%0
Associates Degree
1.8%3
Bachelors Degree
43.9%75
Masters Degree
46.8%80
PhD/MD/JD
3.5%6
Other
1.8%3
Don't know / Not available 0.0%0
Refused
1.2%2

16. What was your age on your last birthday?
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Percent		Response
Count
17 or Younger 0.0%0
18-24 0.0%0
25-34
16.9%29
35-44
19.2%33
45-54
27.9%48
55-64
28.5%49
65-74
5.2%9
75-84
0.6%1
85 or older 0.0%0
Don't know / Not available 0.0%0
Refused
1.7%3

17. What is your marital status?
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Percent		Response
Count
Single
11.2%19
Married
68.8%117
Divorced/Separated
13.5%23
Widowed
4.1%7
Other 0.0%0
Don't know / Not available 0.0%0
Refused
2.4%4

18. What is your total 2007 household income before taxes? Please keep in mind this information is only for statistical purposes and will remain strictly confidential.
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Percent		Response
Count
$10,000 OR LESS 0.0%0
$10,001-$20,000
2.4%4
$20,001-$30,000
1.2%2
$30,001-$40,000
7.6%13
$40,001-$50,000
8.2%14
$50,001-$60,000
10.0%17
$60,001-$70,000
12.9%22
$70,001-$80,000
10.0%17
$80,001-$100,000
13.5%23
$100,001 OR MORE
21.2%36
Don't know / Not available 0.0%0
Refused
12.9%22

19. Gender?
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Percent		Response
Count
Male
19.5%33
Female
78.7%133
Don't know / Not available 0.0%0
Refused
1.8%3

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